Semiconductor Field Superintendent - Advanced Tech Projects

Actalent; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Essex Junction, VT seeks a Construction Superintendent Advanced Technology for semiconductor projects. Lead field construction, manage subcontractors, ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget on MEP‑intensive builds.

This onsite role requires strong leadership, deep construction means and methods knowledge, and experience delivering complex cleanroom projects. Daily standups and coordination meetings are core to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in construction supervision, preferably in a superintendent role with a general contractor.
• Hands-on experience with advanced technology or semiconductor projects, including cleanroom environments and tool install work.
• Experience in MEP-intensive projects, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process piping systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Intermediate-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to diverse project stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations in project meetings and reviews.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications for reporting, documentation, and communication.
• Proficiency with project management and accounting software for cost tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Proficiency with scheduling software to create, update, and manage project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Champion all aspects of the companys safety culture by modeling safe behaviors, mentoring others, and promoting an injury-free environment.
• Investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and retrain staff as needed to prevent recurrence.
• Provide overall management of subcontractors and organize jobsite workflow to ensure efficient and coordinated field operations.
• Manage and oversee company staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and programs such as Safety, Quality, and EEO for a small project or a major portion of a larger project.
• Develop detailed work plans for subcontractors and self-performed work to align with project milestones and constraints.
• Coordinate and manage the care, custody, and control of the project site, ensuring it remains safe, secure, and well organized.
• Lead daily standup meetings and weekly trade coordination meetings to align teams on priorities, constraints, and safety topics.
• Attend, manage, and actively participate in progress and project OAC (OwnerArchitectContractor) meetings to represent field operations and provide updates.
• Create, manage, modify, and implement the project schedule in conjunction with the Project Manager, adjusting activities as needed to maintain or recover timelines.
• Track and monitor project budgets and costs using the project management systems cost reports and data provided by the Project Manager, as assigned.
• Communicate key project information to owners, design teams, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow the established project filing and documentation system, ensuring drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks are current and accurate.
• Approve and/or record unit cost information for weekly reports and complete daily reports, logs, and tracking reports to document progress and issues.
• Evaluate progress on self-perform work regularly and make adjustments to manpower, sequencing, or methods as needed to maintain productivity and quality.
• Manage material and equipment needs for the project, including planning deliveries and coordinating storage and handling on site.
• Assist in selecting formwork, tools, and equipment necessary to complete self-perform operations efficiently and safely.
• Manage the timecard approval process to ensure accurate reporting of hours and proper use of cost codes for labor tracking and cost control.
• Ensure quality compliance by using project specifications, setting clear quality standards, implementing in-house QA/QC processes, and coordinating with external resources as needed.
• Support project closeout by supervising pre-punch activities and coordinating punch list and final inspection activities with the owner, architect, and governing authorities.
• Gain and apply understanding of the project pursuit process and methodology to support future work opportunities and proposals.
• Collaborate with field operations leadership and the project team to develop a comprehensive project pre-plan, and implement, monitor, and adjust it throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with field leadership to establish appropriate field staffing levels and assignments for the project.
• Partner with project management to identify schedule and cost impacts associated with project changes and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Participate in negotiations with the owner and architect to gain agreement on project changes, including scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Participate in preparation and presentation for all project review meetings, including monthly project reviews and other key internal and external meetings.
• Participate in project buyout meetings with subcontractors and vendors to clarify scope, schedule, coordination, and expectations.
• Understand and apply the terms and conditions of owner and subcontractor contracts to day-to-day field operations and decision-making.
• Identify and assist in recruiting top talent to support field operations and strengthen the project team.
• Leverage advanced technology and semiconductor project experience to ensure compliance with cleanroom and specialized process requirements.
• Apply construction supervision best practices, including blueprint reading, trade coordination, and general contractor field leadership, to deliver projects safely and successfully.

Skills

3+ years experience

construction supervision

leadership

MEP experience

blueprint reading

MS Office

scheduling software

cost tracking

self-perform work

lean processes

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Actalent in Essex Junction, VT seeks a Construction Superintendent Advanced Technology for semiconductor projects. Lead field construction, manage subcontractors, ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget on MEP‑intensive builds.

This onsite role requires strong leadership, deep construction means and methods knowledge, and experience delivering complex cleanroom projects. Daily standups and coordination meetings are core to success.